# The National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts) Regulations 2005, Paragraph 22: Dental care professionals


(1) Prior to the coming into force of the first regulations under section 36A(2) of the Dentists Act (professions complementary to dentistry)—
(a) a dental hygienist; or
(b) a dental therapist
may perform dental services under the contract provided he is enrolled in the appropriate register established in accordance with the Dental Auxiliaries Regulations 1986 .
(2) Upon the coming into force of the first regulations under section 36A(2) of the Dentists Act—
(a) a dental hygienist;
(b) a dental therapist; or
(c) a professional or member of a class as specified in regulations made under section 36A(2) of the Dentists Act,
may perform dental services under the contract provided—
(i) he is a dental care professional; and
(ii) his registration in the dental care professional register established under section 36B of the Dentists Act is not subject to a suspension.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3361/schedule/3/paragraph/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-health-service-general-dental-services-contracts-regulations-2005/schedule-3/paragraph-22
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